"There is a lot about the [immigration] act that is good," Mantashe told Business Times on Friday. Mantashe was speaking in the wake of a minor public spat between Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba, whose department is responsible for immigration, and his counterpart in tourism, Derek Hanekom. In an interview with Talk Radio 702 on Wednesday, Hanekom broke ranks and talked about the woeful effects the new immigration laws were having. The number of visitors to South Africa is drastically down (in the case of those from China, by 40% year on year), which cuts into tourism revenue (a major contributor to GDP) and puts much-needed jobs at risk.

Another video of a Johannesburg Metro Police officer allegedly soliciting a bribe from a motorist has emerged. The video, captured on a cellphone and later posted on YouTube, shows an exchange between a Johannesburg Metro Police officer and a motorist who was stopped for allegedly driving drunk. The officer then tells the unidentified motorist that a breathalyser test can be avoided if he pays R200. “We can talk now, give only R200 [and] you can go, because if [my captain and superintendent] can say you are drunk, there is no more talking”, the officer says.

President Jacob Zuma has reportedly lashed out at Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, accusing her of disrespecting the police minister and undermining Parliament. The Sunday Times is reporting that Madonsela responded to Zuma's criticism of her, drawing attention to what she calls an altered Nkandla report, where Zuma asked Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to determine whether he should repay some of the R246 million spent on the homestead. The paper says in a letter, the president rebukes Madonsela saying he finds her criticism and innuendo unfair and warranted because a police minister is a member of Cabinet. It says Zuma further accuses Madonsela of interfering with the work of Parliament suggesting that she allow Members of Parliament (MPs) to proceed with their work.

Every day for two years, Mmabatho Montsho was a nervous wreck while shooting scenes on Generations. Montsho played the role of Lumka Dlomo, villain Sibusiso's daughter. Being a perfectionist, Montsho felt she did not have enough training to handle such a big role.

In the European Union, the maximum amount of undeclared cash one can take on board a plane is $10,986.00. Snoop Dogg, who has been touring Europe after releasing the album “Bush” earlier this year, will have to pay a fine, said Andrea Parisi, his lawyer.

Some South Africans have had to postpone their trips abroad, while others are still desperately trying to re-apply for their passports and visas after a courier van carrying UK visa applications was hijacked this week. Three men, one of whom was dressed in a Johannesburg Metro Police uniform, hijacked the vehicle in Johannesburg on Monday. It’s understood about 200 UK visa applications, with passports and supporting documents were stolen.

Tendai Ndoro made up for his shaky start in Orlando Pirates colours by scoring the winning penalty which saw the side beat Kaizer Chiefs 4-3 in the shootout after the match ended 1-1. Ndoro had four good chances in the match but failed to make any of them count, failing to even pass to a teammate let alone test the keeper. Sifiso Myeni and Reneilwe Letsholonyane scored in front of 94807 fans, the most number assembled at the venue.

Enraged Economic Freedom Fighters in Limpopo yesterday allegedly burnt party paraphernalia in a protest against what they called ‘dictatorship’ of their leader Julius Malema. The items included a poster bearing Malema’s face and what appeared to be T-shirts, overalls and CDs of EFF’s struggle songs. Junior told Saturday Citizen the items were burnt by disgruntled EFF members somewhere in the Vhembe district in Limpopo. “People defend Malema unnecessarily.

The Department of Labour Court issued the threat after receiving the Commission for Employment Equity's latest report into transformation in the workplace. The "alarmed" acting chairman of the commission, Tabea Magodielo, said it found that white people continued to dominate top management structures, particularly in the economic hub of Gauteng. The commission has now called for tougher action, including the docking of annual turnover, depending on a company's size. Businesses fear the possible arrest of directors as part of the Department of Labour's drive to punish insufficient transformation.

First lady Nompumelelo Ntuli-Zuma has denied newspaper reports that she allegedly crumbled and confessed to having knowledge of a plot to poison her husband and president of the country Jacob Zuma. The City Press is today reporting that plans are afoot to lay charges of conspiracy to commit murder against Ntuli-Zuma. The allegations surfaced following newspaper reports that the president had been poisoned and his wives were suspected of being behind it. Attorneys representing the first lady have issued a letter denying that she was part of any plot to poison the president or that she was aware of it.

For more than three decades, Jordan was regarded abroad and in South Africa as one of the country's best political brains, with a doctorate from the London School of Economics. If Jordan's story was shocking, the one involving SABC chairwoman Ellen Tshabalala is downright bizarre. Tshabalala was appointed to the SABC board late last year as part of the government's strategy to turn around the fortunes of the public broadcaster. Tshabalala promised to provide evidence that she did have the degree.

REUTERS Ronaldinho Gaucho made a triumphant return to Brazilian soccer on Saturday setting up the goal that gave Fluminense a 1-0 win over Gremio at the Maracana stadium. Sao Paulo – Ronaldinho Gaucho made a triumphant return to Brazilian soccer on Saturday when he set up the goal that gave Fluminense a 1-0 win over Gremio at the Maracana stadium. The former Barcelona forward was a shadow of his former self but his flighted pass into the box after 76 minutes was knocked down for Marcos Junior, who dribbled around the keeper and slotted the ball into the net.